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Also check out www.secondgearclub.com website for additional events around Calgary.

I have someone new to trials asking about two used Betas he has found, a 1999 Techno 250 and a 2002 Rev 3. Are there any year specific issues he should be aware of?

Try contacting the local club (CPTA). They have access to land just north of Vancouver and all their events are held at the same property. Their website is www.trialsclub.org. If this does not work, you might try posting in the TrialsCanada website (www.trialscanada.com) and see if you can get some email addresses of some locals.

I guess at the world level they don't use crossing your own line rule. There is a great example of this non-call on section one, day one, female montesa rider.

What tire pressure did you use for the soap and water method? I found the leaks are easier to find if the tire is pumped up to high pressures.

Dave, My chain was not too tight (about one finger between swingarm and tensioner). My adjuster on this side raised up slightly after a few months of use. It just required measuring each side when adjusting the chain. The adjuster was good until my last rides when I noticed the chain going slack. It think I will be going with the bolt route.

Has anyone had problems with the chain adjusters on a Sherco? Last ride, I noticed on my 2002 290 the chain seemed to be loose. So when I checked it at home tonight, I found the chain adjuster portion on the left swingarm is worn off. It is normally just a raised part of the swingarm that the snail adjuster piece sits against. All that is left is a small lip the snail adjuster piece is sitting against. Does anyone have any suggestions on fixing it? Though of two potential solutions. Firstly, welding a bead for the adjuster to sit against (aluminum welding). Secondly, drill and tap a bolt into the swingarm for the snail adjuster to sit against (similar to my old Scorpa). Thought? Experiences?

Does anyone know how many new trials bikes are imported into Canada each year?

95mm?? Way too much. That number works for a MX bike, not a trials bike. Set it at 2.5" or 63.5 mm. Sag should be set at 1/3 of your travel. Here is a reference.... http://www.gasgas.com/Pages/Technical/tria...nsion-tips.html

I found this on the Dirt Rider Website... "I'm gonna do some cardio training for the first time in ten years after all that," said Canada's Guy Perrett after the LCQ, "Either that or switch to filtered cigarettes. I need to get some lung power back and I'll be in the main [next year] for sure."

From the articles on various websites, Geoff Aaron did not make the main event and I have not heard anything about Guy Perret. www.endurocrossusa.com

While taking apart my top end this weekend on my 2002 290, I noticed the intake ports are not quite lined up. Has anyone gone through the effort to clean and match the ports on a Sherco and is it worth the effort?

I have a 2002 Sherco and I was looking at moving the brake pedal closer to the footpeg. Has anyone done any mods to their brake pedal and how successful were they?

Start with this... http://coloradotrials.org/utecup.htm

Instead of building a new one, you might try to get a crate from a shop that sells MX bikes (assuming there are no trials dealers close to you). My MX bike came with a steel bottom and frame that was covered with cardboard for shipping. Another more expensive option is to build one out of plywood. People have build crates out of plywood for years to ship their bikes over to the ISDE.

Is this event still on? I went to the website and it only lists the Dec 6 2003 indoor. From the gasgas USA website: "The second event in the series is scheduled for May 16, 2004 in Ontario, California. Check http://www.mototrials.com for more information."

From ERE website: Kerry Williams: Born: September 1977. Hometown: Port Moody, BC *AMA Trials National #1 (Womens Class) 2002 *World Trials #10 (Womens division) 2000 *Canadian Trial Des Nations team member (Womens division)

If you use the "Trials Specific tires", what do you do when a mx bike shows up with trials tires? I know of some riders here that trail ride with trials tires.

One solution for the brittle plastic was discovered by a member of our club. First, he would cut a new fender where it would usually break. Then connect the two parts togther using floor matting from horse trailers (thick rubber mat type material). This matting is strong enough to hold the fender level under mormal riding, while allowing it to flex when crashing.

For above 4000 ft (1200 m), what tuning adjustments for recent Shercos (jetting, timing, etc.) has anyone found successful?

I have lots of smaller logs (8-10") around my property and I was wondering if anyone came across a good way of fastening smaller logs together to make a bigger obstacle? I have debated about using rope, fiberglass ties (like on big shipping boxes), and rebar to hold them together. Once the snow clears, I want to build up my riding area with bigger obstacles.

Our club has gone to one trophy a year style. All the of our events in Alberta are run under a single club. One club member would build the trophies for the year and hand them out to every member. Then at each event, when you place, you get a small name plaque with the event name and placing to stick on to your trophy. Our costs are minimal and keeps down the clutter of junk trophies.

I do not think the pre-mix is too rich, but it sounds like your jetting is too rich! Try leaning out your jetting.

I found this yesterday on the CMA website. National Trials Championships Contact (905) 522-5705 Jul 10 - Jul 11 Trials Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island, British Columbia National Trial, Round 1 and 2 Jul 17 - Jul 18 Trials Ioco, British Columbia National Trials, Round 3 and 4 Aug 15 Trials Mansfield, Ontario National Trials, Round 5 Aug 21 - Aug 22 Trials Haliburton, Ontario National Trials, Round 6 and 7

How have North American riders previously got bikes to ride in the SSDT? Do riders ship their bike over? Bring on the plane as luggage? Or arrange for one from overseas (i.e. rental bike)?